State Assembly Republicans are proposing a $500 million increase in K-12 education funding. That falls short of the $1.4 billion increase proposed by Democratic Governor Tony Evers. But, "this will be the highest level of investment that we've ever made in our public schools in the history of Wisconsin," said Speaker Robin Vos. This Republican plan would include the state’s commitment to fund two-thirds of K-12 costs, includes the first increase in more than a decade in special education, an … [Read More...]
Legislative leaders meet with Governor Evers
Republican legislative leaders have complained that Democratic Governor Tony Evers has had very few meetings with them since he took office. They did meet on Wednesday. Evers; office released a statement following his meeting with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald. “I thought it was a productive meeting this morning and I look forward to continued conversation around ways we can find common ground. Criminal justice reform, education, and transportation … [Read More...]
Mark Pocan calls for Trump impeachment inquiry
Representative Mark Pocan says Congress needs to begin impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. The Wisconsin Democrat who leads the House Progressive Caucus said the president has been "stonewalling" in the wake the Mueller report on Russian election interference. Pocan is the first member of the Wisconsin House delegation to make such a request. Regrettably, POTUS's most recent actions & continued disrespect for the Constitution are forcing us down the road to … [Read More...]
Late season snow hits far northern Wisconsin
There was an unhappy surprise for far northern Wisconsin this weekend as snow fell. National Weather Service Meteorologist Bill Leatham says it was raining so hard that it turned to snow. "We had enough rainfall and snowfall coming down quick enough that it was cooling the atmosphere and keeping temperatures in the low to mid-thirties." Parts of Bayfield, Douglas and Ashland Counties saw around 2 to 5 inches, while 7 inches fell in Poplar. The snow won't stick around, as highs will … [Read More...]
Lawsuit over construction of new Kohler golf course reaches State Supreme Court
The legal battles over the construction of a new Kohler golf course have reached the State Supreme Court. The State Supreme Court has agreed to hear oral arguments in a lawsuit over the annexation of land between Sheboygan and the Town of Wilson. Wilson leaders say that that property was annexed specifically for Kohler by the city after Wilson rejected the construction of the new course alongside Kohler Andrae State Park. Sheboygan says the annexation is a legitimate expansion of the … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
Assembly Republicans propose $500 million increase in K-12 funding
State Assembly Republicans are proposing a $500 million increase in K-12 education funding. That falls short of the $1.4 billion increase proposed by Democratic Governor Tony Evers. But, “this will be the highest level of investment that we’ve ever made in our public schools in the history of Wisconsin,” said Speaker Robin Vos. This Republican […]
Crime & Courts
Lawsuit over construction of new Kohler golf course reaches State Supreme Court
The legal battles over the construction of a new Kohler golf course have reached the State Supreme Court. The State Supreme Court has agreed to hear oral arguments in a lawsuit over the annexation of land between Sheboygan and the Town of Wilson. Wilson leaders say that that property was annexed specifically for Kohler by […]
Titletown Report
Jones skips OTA, reportedly seeking a trade (AUDIO)
Josh Jones wasn’t happy with a lack of playing time last season and that frustration continued when the Green Bay Packers signed free agent safety Adrian Amos and selected Maryland’s Darnell Savage in the first round of the NFL Draft. Expecting that his playing time won’t increase much with those personnel moves, Jones opted to […]
